Clinical Research Assistant II

We are seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to work in the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute under the supervision of a Principal Investigator (PI) Lois Choi-Kain, MD, MEd and the GPDI Business Office Manager. Working independently and under general supervision, the Clinical Research Assistant provides support to clinical research studies. The Clinical Research Assistant may be responsible for the following activities: making independent judgment of suitability of potential participants for clinical trials, developing and implementing patient recruitment strategies, recommending changes to protocols, and managing existing datasets.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

* Coordinates the implementation, both internally and externally, of sponsored clinical research studies.

* Initiates and maintains contact with study participants. Responsible for screening applicants, ensuring they meet appropriate criteria, and makes independent judgment as to the suitability of their participation.

* Working in concert with the Principal Investigator, develops and implements patient recruitment strategies.

* Develops, organizes, and/or maintains the study database. Responsible for data validation and quality control. May also conduct preliminary analyses and assist the lab's statistical consultant.

* In conjunction with the Principal Investigator, develops and implements new research protocols including design, data collection systems and institutional review board approval.

* Recommends changes to research protocols.

* Performs literature searches to support protocol development for new studies and the interpretation of existing datasets.

* Assists Principal Investigator with preparation for presentation and written published articles.

* Trains and orients new staff. May serve as a team leader or in a supervisory capacity in a smaller area.

* Assists Principal Investigator in screening subjects for IRB approved protocols and coordinating study visits.

All other duties as assigned.

* Education; Bachelor's Degree
1 year of post degree relevant research experience

McLean is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.